Neuroinclusive Speaker & Panellist Technical Rider Template
Standardised accommodation rider for neurodivergent conference speakers. Covers stage lighting, quiet green rooms, technical sound checks, and structured Q&A formats.
Why Explicit Technical Riders Create Better Presentations
Unpredictable stage environments and sensory overload reduce speaker performance. Providing a structured rider establishes clear expectations for event organizers and technical AV crews.
Implementation Code & Script
Copyable technical rider sections detailing sensory and scheduling requirements.
# Speaker Technical Accommodation Rider
## 1. Stage Lighting & Visual Environment
- Avoid strobe lighting, rapid flash sequences, and direct high-intensity stage spotlights pointed at the speaker eyes.
- Ensure confidence monitors display static countdown clocks rather than flashing color alerts.
## 2. Quiet Room Access
- Provide access to a dedicated quiet room without background music or mandatory conversation for 45 minutes prior to presentation.
## 3. Q&A and Audience Engagement
- Share audience questions via a digital tablet or moderator rather than uncurated floor microphones.
- Allow 30 seconds pause time before answering multi-part technical queries.How to cite and attribute this tool
CC BY 4.0 LicenceThis resource is free, open and un-gated under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). You are encouraged to use, integrate and cite it with attribution:
Geraghty, G. (2026). Neuroinclusive Speaker & Panellist Technical Rider Template. Gordon Geraghty Resources Hub. https://gordongeraghty.com/resources/neurodiversity-inclusion/neuroinclusive-speaker-rider
BibTeX Format
@misc{geraghty_neuroinclusive_speaker_rider,
author = {Geraghty, Gordon},
title = {Neuroinclusive Speaker & Panellist Technical Rider Template},
year = {2026},
url = {https://gordongeraghty.com/resources/neurodiversity-inclusion/neuroinclusive-speaker-rider},
note = {Head of Performance, Empire Amplify}
}Changelog & Version History
v1.0.0Initial release of speaker technical accommodation rider template.